Author Archives: Kevin Ward

I want to spend the next few weeks talking about how you can build trust as an engineer. Whether you are a seasoned studio veteran or a newbie working out your own bedroom, it’s VERY important that you start to gaining trust with your clients (or potential paying clients). Over the next several weeks, I’m…

On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, the snare is exposed just as the Kick was in the last episode. Kevin give you his specific EQ, and compression plug-ins and settings. He talks about finding the fundamental snare frequency.

The budget for this track was very low… mainly because she is a friend and client … and I just wanted to do it for her. … Note: I thought I had sent the skeleton track (without overdubs) out for her to approve and as it turns out, I composed it, but never sent it. 🙁 After she offered to give me more money to correct the track, I told her that she wouldn’t incur any additional cost.

On this episode of the MixCoach Podcast, Kevin describes his signal chain, EQ and compressor settings in detail. You can use these settings to get great kick drum sounds. Some insight from someone who has been around the block a few times.

I know… terrible “Austin Powers” pun… (Man of Mixery) – anyway… Last summer, I mixed a very nice recording for a new friend of mine from Kiev, Ukraine. His name is Roman Vashchuk and he’s becoming quite popular in Ukraine. My plan is to Skype interview him about the recording and mix process later. I…

I want to take a second and tell you about the COOLEST drum replacement plug-in that I have found. … DRT is a Pro Tools AudioSuite* plugin which effortlessly converts drum tracks into MIDI or audio “clicks” with near flawless accuracy.

I found this AMAZING 40 minute interview with one of my all-time favorite mixers.. Chris Lord-Alge. He is interviewed by Nigel Jopson. This video is courtesy of RecordProduction.com [wp-jw-player src=”http://recordproduction.com/chris-lord-alge-video640.html” image=”http://mixcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Chris_Lord-Alge_interview_on_MixCoach.png”] If you are having trouble viewing the video Click Here Chris Lord-Alge is one of my favorites (or favourites as Nigel would spell it)……